US Bridges

Southfork RD over Buncomb Br

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 26 T 48 N R 23 W · Structure no. 13914

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southfork RD over Buncomb Br is a concrete culvert carrying Southfork RD over Buncomb Br in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSouthfork RD
CrossesBuncomb Br
LocationS 26 T 48 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates38.91401, -93.40476
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southfork RD over Buncomb Br built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southfork RD over Buncomb Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Southfork RD over Buncomb Br carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Southfork RD over Buncomb Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Southfork RD over Buncomb Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.